| *TH 103 | .TH 290 | *TH 376 |
| . TH 190 | *TH 339 | *TH 367 |
| *TH 261 | *TH 361 A/B | *TH 382 A/B/C |
| *TH 262 | *TH 362 A/B | . TH 390 A/B/C |
| *TH 263 | *TH 363 A/B | *TH 443 |
| *TH 276 | *TH 366 | *TH 447 |
| *TH 284 | *TH 367 | . TH 490 A/B/C/ |
NOTE: * indicates a production assignment is automatically a course component, and satisfies production participation requirement.
When a student is cast in a production, s/he will enroll in either TH 190, TH 290, TH 390, or TH 490. A student who is not cast in a production or enrolled in a course listed above that automatically satisfies the participation requirement, can register for either TH 190, TH 290, TH 390, or TH 490 and request a production assignment from the Production Program Coordinator. It is wise to request an assignment as early as possible in order to get the position of your choice. Positions must be filled on a first come first served basis with TH 261, TH 262, and TH 263 assignments made within the area covered by the course.
TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Choices fall into three major categories:
.PREPARATION CREW works in either scenery/props, costumes, or lighting/sound preparingthe components for production. In TH 261, TH 262, and TH 263 students may work on one production or they may work on several productions over the course of the semester.
When a student requests a preparation crew in order to fulfill either TH 190, TH 290, TH 390, or TH 490 their commitment is to 60 hours per unit of credit. This averages out to about 5 hrs/week if it is begun early in the semester. YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL 60 HOURS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE. To schedule hours see Dennis Dillon (Scene Shop Foreman), Tom Slotten (Costume Shop Foreman) or Cliff Schneider (Lighting/Sound Supervisor).
RUNNING CREW works on a specific show backstage during set up, technical/dress rehearsals and performances. Running crew work in a concentrated time period, from approximately 1 1/2 to 2 weeks before the first technical rehearsal through strike after the final performance. Running crew are responsible for arranging their schedules so they can be present at all set up calls for their crew and all tech/dress rehearsals, performances and strike. Evaluation and grade will be based on the criteria listed on the PRODUCTION ASSIGNMENT EVALUATION sheet.
| ALL CREWS NOTE: Read the production callboards DAILY and watch for pre-show organizational meetings. ALL CREWS will watch a run-through prior to the first technical rehearsal. All crews will help with the final strike of their production. |
SET/SHIFT CREW: Begins approximately 2 weeks before opening night. Under the supervision of the Shift Coordinator, Technical Director, and/or Stage Manager moves scenery during the production. Also helps with pre-show set up, stage prep, after performance and production strike.
PROP CREW: Begins approximately 2-3 weeks before opening. Under the supervision of Prop Coordinator, Technical Director, and/or Stage Manager organizes props handles them backstage during the production. Participates in pre-show procurement of props, organization of prop table, storage and repair of props, preparation of food for stage, clean up and production strike.
LIGHT CREW: Begins approximately 3 weeks before opening. Under the supervision of the Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, and or Light/Sound supervisor assists in the pre-show hang and focus, and preparation of instruments. Runs the light board, follow spots, or special equipment during the show. Runs pre-show instrument check, and assists in production strike.
SOUND CREW: Begins approximately 2-3 weeks before opening. Under supervision of the Sound Designer, Sound coordinator, Light/Sound Supervisor, and/or Stage Manager helps to locate, record and operate sound effects required for the production. Runs pre-show equipment check each night and assists in production strike.
SPECIAL EFFECTS CREW: Begins approximately 2 weeks before opening. Runs special effects equipment (fog machine, flying, pyrotechnics, etc) under the supervision of the Technical Director and/or Stage Manager. Also assists in nightly storage of equipment and production strike.
COSTUME CREW: Begins approximately 2 weeks before opening. Under supervision of the Costume Designer, or Costume Coordinator assists in the labelling and organization of pre-show storage of costumes. Assists the actors in dressing and quick changes. Does laundry and other maintenance during the run of the show as well as production strike.
MAKEUP CREW: Begins approximately 2 weeks before opening. Supervised by the Costume Designer, and/or Makeup Coordinator prepares makeup charts, wigs, and special effects. Assists the actors in applying makeup, doing hair-styles and may need to help with quick changes during performances. Assists in production strike.